Weather in May in Texas
Planning a getaway to Texas this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Texas in May?
Texas is a region in the United States of America. The weather in Texas in May can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Dalhart at 26°C to very hot in Terlingua at 35°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C in Terlingua and 9°C in Dalhart. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in El Paso with an average of 7.2 mm to heavy rainfall in Magnolia with 183 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Houston enjoys approximately 250 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a closer look at May's conditions in Texas, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Texas's yearly weather, check out our Texas climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Texas?
Houston
In May Houston generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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San Antonio
In May San Antonio generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Austin
In May Austin generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Galveston
In May Galveston generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Dallas
In May Dallas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Texas, in the United States of America.
Is May the best time to visit Texas?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Texas with overall tolerable weather in Houston.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in March offering mostly perfect weather in Houston. On the other hand, the weather in July and August tend to be poor.
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